Indonesia fares relatively better in development of COVID-19 cases compared to other countries, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. According to the Minister, one of the factors that contribute to the improved situation is the implementation of micro-scale public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy. “The policy is proven effective as there has been […]

Although this year’s holy fasting month of Ramadan is celebrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, it will not lessen the values and religiosity of the month since all Muslims around the globe always long to observe Ramadan, according to Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung. He also said that fasting is an opportunity to develop the senses of […]

The Government has officially changed the name of the Jakarta-Cikampek II (Elevated) toll road as Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed (MBZ) Flyover. The decision is stipulated in Decision of Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Number 417 KPTSM of 8 April 2021. The new name of Indonesia’s longest flyover was officially announced by Minister of […]

  Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday (13/4) held a virtual Focus Group Discussion (FGD) under the theme ‘Conception of Structural Reforms’. According to Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Macroeconomics, Development Planning, and Business Climate Development Roby Arya Brata, the FGD was conducted based on four issues. They are as follows: First, structural reforms are pivotal […]

One day after the opening of Hannover Messe 2021, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Tuesday (13/04) from Bogor Palace in West Java province joined German Chancellor Angel Merkel for an online bilateral meeting. During the meeting, Chancellor Merkel extended her appreciation to Indonesia for its readiness to become an official partner country at Hannover Messe 2021 […]

The Hannover Messe 2021 is expected to strengthen the economies of Germany and Indonesia, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. “I hope that the exhibition can contribute to strengthening the economies and development of the two countries,” the Chancellor said in her virtual remarks at the opening of the Hannover Messe 2021, Monday (12/04). Merkel […]

  The Government has announced that the first day of this year’s fasting month of Ramadan falls on Tuesday (13/4). “During the isbat Meeting, we have received report that 13 officers have testified under oath that they saw the new moon. Thus, without dissenting opinion, we have agreed that 1 Ramadan 1442 Hijri will fall […]

In a bid to actively play a role in nature conservation through reforestation in all infrastructure areas, Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) has decided to plant trees with economic value in the greenbelt area of Tukul Dam, which is located in Pacitan Regency, East Java Province, covering 2,496 hectares of land. As […]

Indonesia is seeking Germany’s partnership in a bid to realize 4.0 industry and digital transformation in Indonesia, which focuses on human resource strengthening, investment climate, and green development. Indonesia is also preparing to realize its vision of Golden Indonesia through 4.0 industry nearing one century of its independence in 2045. The country’s development of digital […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday (12/04) officially inaugurated the opening of the world’s largest industrial exhibition Hannover Messe 2021 Digital Edition. “It is an honor for Indonesia to become a partner country at Hannover Messe 2021 for the second time after 26 years ago,” President Jokowi said in his remarks. […]